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Scavenger HuntPick a color or shape. Hunt outside

or inside for objects of that color/shape.

CharadesPick a word. Act it out using

your body. See who can guess your secret word!

Leaf ComparisonGather leaves from outside. Sort

them by shape, color, or size. Then you can use the leaves to

make a picture!

Red Light, Green LightTest your listening skills! The leader

gives the commands. Try playing in slow motion, or as your favorite animal. See who can make it to the finish line first!

Climb a TreeFind a tree to climb. Pretend the

tree is a pirate ship or a spaceship. What do you see? Defend your

ship from bad guys!

Make Up a Story TogetherPick a stuffed animal or object in the house. Make up a character for it. What is its name?

What does it like to do for fun? Why is it angry/sad/happy? Who is its enemy?

Make Me LaughTake turns trying to make each

other laugh. Try not to laugh! Who can go the longest without

laughing?

Mystery SocksPick an object and put it in a sock. Have someone try and guess what

is in the sock!

Match My BodyMake a shape with your body. See

who can match the shape with their own body!

Spread JoyTake a walk and wave hello to as many people as possible! Sing a fun song while you are walking!

PicnicTake a blanket outside and enjoy your lunch outdoors!

Simon SaysPractice listening for directions.

See who can make it to the finish line first!

Dance OffPlay or sing your favorite song.

Dance along to the song. Who has the best moves?

Family JournalWrite about or draw adventures from today. Take turns adding to

the journal.

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Make a MenuWrite out and draw meals for each day. Make

pretend meals using a theme like “outer space” or “jungle.” What foods would you eat?

Family Member Dress UpPick someone in the family and put on their clothes. Make everyone laugh by pretending to be your family member!

Obstacle CourseArrange furniture, toys, or objects to

create an obstacle course. See who can go the fastest! Try to go faster each time!

Plan an Adventure StoryWork together as a family to plan a fun adventure. Where would you go? What

would you do?

Call and ResponseSing a simple song then have

someone sing it back. Clap a pattern. See if others can clap it back!

Take a HikeGo on an adventure walk and see

what fun items you can collect! Show and tell the treasures you find!

Build a Blanket FortGrab some blankets and sheets to

drape over furniture.

Blindfold AdventureHave someone tie fabric around their eyes. Use your words to help them get from one room to another. Keep them from crashing!

Wash DishesPretend you work in a restaurant.

Wash, dry, and put away the dishes. Give everyone in the family a job!

Hide and SeekThis can be fun inside or outside!

Fun with WeedsExplore outside! See how many weeds you can find. Pull them out of the ground. Make

a pretend salad or a three-course meal. Make a menu to go with your creations!

Make Up a Dance RoutineMake up your own dance moves and teach

them to someone else! Practice yourdance. Perform it for the family.

Rock FarmCollect rocks from outside. Draw on them to make an animal farm!

Bird HuntGo on a hunt for birds. See

how many you can find!

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Freeze TagGo outside for a game of freeze tag! Make it silly by freezing as

your favorite animal!

The Floor is LavaArrange furniture that you can

stand on. Don’t fall down because the floor is lava!

Musical ChairsGet chairs or pillows. Put them in a circle. Play a song. When the song

stops, find a place to sit. Remove one chair/pillow and play again!

Make the Alphabet with Your Body

See if you can turn your body into each shape of the alphabet.

Make a Rest NestGrab some blankets and pillows. Find a quiet corner to build your nest. Use your nest to take some

time to yourself!

News ReportBecome a reporter! Make a fake news

report to the family. Be sure to include all of the silly things your family did today!

Two Truths and a LieTell someone three things. Two of those things are true. One is a lie.

Who can guess which one is the lie?

Animal SoundMake an animal sound. Can

you guess the animal?

Alphabet Scavenger HuntWalk around your house. Find something

that starts with each letter of the alphabet.

Jump ChallengeGo outside and see who can jump the

farthest. Make a mark in the dirt to show how far you jumped. Try and beat

your record!

High and LowTell your family the best part of your week. Tell them about the worst part

of your week. Practice listening to each member of your family.

Set up a StoreGrab some of your favorite things. Set

up a place in your house to use as a store. Take turns being the shopper.

Pretend to pay for the things you buy.

Hair SalonPretend to be a hair stylist. Wash each

other’s hair, brush it, and style it.

TelephoneWhisper a message to someone sitting next

to you. Have them repeat the message to the next person. Repeat until everyone has

heard it. Last person says it out loud.

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